parklife2uk Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Just tried out my new camera lens, but couldn't get any decent images because of the wind. Shame because it's clear out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toymaster Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Hi Steve, Might be a silly question but I am a Newbie, but was that due to stability of the scope or atmospheric changes? Just been taking a look at the waning moon with my spotting scope sheltered from the wind and the image was pretty good at 60x ( For me that is :-) ) Cheers, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parklife2uk Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Hi, I'm a newbie too, but I struggled to take some photos tonight because of the wind. My camera tripod just wasn't up to the job or the wind is too strong in Loughborough! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peepshow Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 If you frequently take shots on a tripod why not drive a short, stout, metal stake into the ground in your garden and fix the ball and socket head onto that ? It would then take a mighty wind to move that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 The wind is disturbing astronomers generally at the moment. I wanted to get the dob out last night but it would just act like a huge sail in the recent stiff breezes we're getting. Imaging will be even more sensitive too it - I don't think you can blame Loughborough lol When the weather settles why not trip along to Wymeswold for a session with us. Several members do imaging from there and you'll likely get loads of advice on possible alternative mounts/tripods to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.Grant Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I'm currently at a spot nr Milford Haven with some really good dark skies (unless you look West over the water to the docks) but typically the winds are awful. Gusting in excess of 50pmh yesterday. Can hardly walk I am a straight line let alone set the scope up :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.Grant Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Correction to the above..... That's East towards the docks! No wonder I struggle to find what I'm looking for :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parklife2uk Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 When the weather settles why not trip along to Wymeswold for a session with us. Several members do imaging from there and you'll likely get loads of advice on possible alternative mounts/tripods to consider. I'll be there on the 18th, all being well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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